The brain-body disconnect: A somatic sensory basis for trauma-related disorders (Frontiers in Neuroscience)
This article proposes that trauma symptoms are rooted in brainstem-level somatic sensory processing dysfunction, affecting emotion, arousal, and self-regulation, and offers a model linking body-based sensory processes to brain mechanisms for treatment guidance.
Multisite clinical trial on the ASSYST individual treatment intervention provided to general population with non-recent pathogenic memories (Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal)
An evaluation study for a group protocol ASSYST-I, related to the EMDR protocol for recent critical incidents and ongoing traumatic stress (EMDR-PRECI).
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-stroke post-traumatic stress disorder: Case report using the three-phase approach (Brain Injury)
The current study reports on the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of EMDR therapy for PTSD subsequent to a pontine stroke.
Epigenetic impact of a 1-week intensive multimodal group program for adolescents with multiple adverse childhood experiences (Scientific Reports)
This study suggests that a week-long EMDR-based group program for adolescents with childhood trauma can reduce PTSD symptoms and trigger DNA methylation changes linked to stress-related health outcomes.
Intensive outpatient treatment for PTSD: an open trial combining prolonged exposure therapy, EMDR, and physical activity (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
The aim of the study was to test the effectiveness of an eight-day (two-week) intensive treatment for PTSD within a public health care setting.
Trauma-focused therapies for post-traumatic stress in psychosis: Study protocol for the RE.PROCESS randomized controlled trial (BMC Trials)
The first RCT to compare the effects of cognitive restructuring (CR), prolonged exposure (PE), and EMDR in individuals with psychosis & PTSD.
Implementation of evidence-based treatment for PTSD in Norway: Clinical outcomes and impact of probable complex PTSD (European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2022)
Effectiveness of Cognitive therapy for PTSD and EMDR in Norwegian outpatient mental health clinics for adults.
The effect of the online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing early intervention protocol (EMDR R-TEP) for the risk groups with post-traumatic stress symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic (Frontiers in Psychology)
Research on the effect of online EMDR Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol for first responders and those effected by COVID-19.
Post-traumatic stress disorder among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy: Effectiveness of an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing intervention protocol (Frontiers in Psychology)
Study aimed at investigating PTSD in a sample of Italian healthcare workers during COVID-19 and the effectiveness of the EMDR therapy.
Feasibility of EMDR in older adults with PTSD to reduce frailty and improve quality of life (Clinical Gerontologist)
PTSD after exposure to multiple (childhood) traumas is associated with accelerated aging and high psychiatric and somatic comorbidity.
Effectiveness of time-limited eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy for parents of children with a rare life-limiting illness: A randomized clinical trial (BMC Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases)
EMDR reduces PTSD symptoms, psychological comorbidity, and stress in parents of children with a rare progressive life-limiting illness.
Development of an online supportive treatment module for moral injury in military veterans and police officers (Frontiers in Psychiatry)
This study aims to develop and conduct a preliminary evaluation of an online treatment module for moral injury in treatment-seeking military veterans and police officers that includes PTSD treatment such as EMDR therapy.
